I am typically never the type to leave or write reviews, b/c everyone has their own opinion and…read moreexperience, right? Well, I can truly say, Napili was the BEST experience from start to finish that I had when planning my elopement and if anyone is considering eloping/having a photo session/online ceremony, GO WITH NAPILI. Ok that's the jist, here's the details: My fiance and I had decided we wanted to have a personal ceremony just the two of us in Hawaii, but wanted the option to video stream the service back to our family. Napili was among a few vendors we reached out for a quote, not only was the response prompt but Jessica from Napili was the only one who took the time to both email and follow up with a call-something that I appreciated. From the first conversation, I knew that Jessica, and Isa were amazing humans and consummate professionals so I felt very taken care of. The way they operate is incredible transparent and efficient. We were able to choose a package with everything we wanted and in our budget, swapping out different items (for example, we didn't want an extra number of photo locations, but wanted a live stream and florals) to get what we wanted. Napili takes care of everything! Seriously, I think we paid online, showed up, and had a couple of calls and that was it. If you're someone who wants to be more involved, Jessica was incredibly responsive via texts and calls (impressive given its peak busy wedding season and there's also the time difference) but for us, it was wonderful to have very little logistical details to worry about like filing for beach permits and searching for the best local wedding performer (two things that are required for all Maui weddings). They have such a knowledge of the island-from location to vendors to weather, it was easy to trust them (and quite honestly, a luxury). On the actual wedding day, Isa and Jessica (remember, first time meeting in person) were just as amazing as they had been on the phone. They met us after sending the best directions to get to them. They were flexible with our running a few minutes late, and went with the flow with the light rain (which really added to the ambiance of the day). My (now) husband and I felt completely ourselves: comfortable, relaxed, joyous, and silly during photos. The ceremony: OH MY GOSH CAN I GUSH AT HOW BEAUTIFUL? They timed it out perfectly to have the best and most beautiful spot on Ironwoods Cliffs in Kapalua, Maui and so in the ceremony, the photos, and live stream you could see the sun setting, the waves crashing, my dress blowing in the wind. We felt like the star characters on the cover art of a romance novel! The officiant they picked for us was amazing, Joe Miles, I mean I think the feedback we got from everyone who watched the livestream was 1) the entire thing was so beautiful it looked (but wasn't) fake! and 2) Joe was wonderful. He made our ceremony so perfectly us, including Hawaiian leis, spiritual vows, a shout out to our family (and dog!) at home, and the breaking of the glass. Afterwards, we got one raw photo to share which was STUNNING. I can't wait to get the rest of the images, and we've rewatched the replay of the live feed about a dozen times. I can't thank Jessica, Isa, and Joe enough for making this incredibly important day as perfect as can be. Seriously, go with them if you get the chance.

I don't even know where to start with how fantastic it was working with Napili Studios for our Maui…read morebeach elopement! My husband and I had never been to Hawaii and were unsure with how it would be planning a wedding somewhere we've never been. After some research, it's was crystal clear that Napili Studios was the best choice for us . This was based on reviews and the photos posted within reviews simply spoke for themselves of the quality provided by Napili Studios! We reached out via email and heard back almost immediately from Christine, who wears many hats. Christine set up a time for a call and went over our options and described areas to us. She sent a very thorough email with links to help us decide what was best for us and within an hour, we were ready to book! The responsiveness and customer care we received every step of the way from Christine was nothing short of absolutely flawless! Other businesses could really take some notes from this stand-out company on how to treat their customers! Within just a few days, we had all the details nailed down. Initially, the thought of booking a wedding many states away was so stressful and held many unknowns, but it honestly couldn't have been any easier or more stress-free! Weeks before our wedding, the tragic fires in Maui happened. The area we were supposed to have our ceremony in was closed off due to damages. Christine reached back out and gave us a ready list of options to pivot to. Once again, this should've been extremely stressful to pivot just weeks before the big day, but Christine had it completely handled and it was a piece of cake! Our wedding day was picture perfect! Napili Studios didn't skip a beat. All the details of our day were perfect from our leis and flowers, to my hair and makeup done by the lovely Jen Castelo, to our sweet officiant Joe! It was wonderful meeting Isa, the owner/photographer and our photo shoots went off without a hitch! Upon meeting Isa, I knew our photos would be stunning. He communicated well and was fun to work with! Hands down, if you're planning an elopement in Maui, don't hesitate! The island is open and we had the very best time! If you're reading this review, look no further than Napili. Working with them is everything could you possibly hope for when it comes to planning your special day! We're so thankful for our beautiful memories and know we picked the very best team to make our wedding day truly a dream come true!

Aloha. If we could give 6 or 7 stars, we would. We researched and reviewed at least 10 or 12 top…read morewedding photographers' work before we settled on John Pierre, who had been recommended by our also exceptional wedding planner, Cherish Shulman. The images he created ARE very hard to edit down to a manageable album. He exceeded our expectations and hopes for pictures to keep our incredible Maui wedding day vivid in our memories. We selected John Pierre because of his ability to make images that managed the light, the scene, and us into exquisite portraits that were both crisp and soft. If you are looking for a photographer who absolutely will deliver exceptionally beautiful images of your day, John Pierre Photography is the very best. Margaret and Stacey Married in Maui at Lahaina Oceanfront Estate

John is amazing. He made us feel very comfortable during the sunset photoshoot. We highly recommend…read morehim to everyone who is seeking for high quality photoshoot experience. We love the photos. Great work!

Surprised I'm the first one to review John and Lahaina Photography! We had the pleasure of working…read morewith John May 2016 on our first family vacation to Maui. I was referred to John through a friend who also had pictures taken with Lahaina Photography. She sent me his website where I tried to contact him, but kept receiving an error message. Instead, I reached out to John via Lahaina Photography's Facebook page listed on their website. I sent a private message and John was quick to respond setting up a date. We had one phone call to arrange locations. While John is located in Lahaina, I was staying in Kihei. He was nice enough to meet our family early Saturday morning just after sunrise in Kihei. It was a fun, casual photo shoot. I have a 16 month old daughter so I wasn't really interested in something too formal. John was very patient with my daughter. She did go into full tantrum mode (for most of the shoot ugh!) and he handled it with such patience. We ended up getting a few great shots of her as well as us as a family. I enjoyed speaking with John about island life, his adventures growing up on the island as well as his former military life where he learned to take professional photos. His rates are also incredibly reasonable. I would absolutely recommend John and Lahaina Photography. Within a couple days, I received a few edited pictures from him through a link on his website. Within a week I had all images some edited, some raw through a link on his website. He also mails all (100+) images on CD. This was a super fun addition to our trip and I'm glad we were able to capture some pics of our first vacay as a family! Also, he takes CC or cash.

We had a GREAT experience with John! He was super easy to work with and very responsive to emails…read morewhen we were scheduling. He suggested a beautiful location that we would not have found otherwise and on the day of our photo shoot he was early and met us exactly where we expected. I thought we'd spend about 30 minutes with him, but he spent much more time with us and took hundreds of pictures. He was very patient with our children and took beautiful pictures of them acting natural (not posed). After the photo shoot, he got the digital pictures to us in a really reasonable amount of time. Our family pictures turned out beautiful and we could not be more happy! I'm hoping we can return to Maui in a few years and we will definitely contact John again for updated pictures!

Rafael took our family photos during our Maui trip in October for our family of 4 with 2 toddlers,…read morewhich is not an easy task. He even extended our session which was needed with 2 young kids who are not always cooperative and take awhile to capture photos. He was very communicative prior to the photoshoot and the meeting location instructions made it easy to find. We loved the photos we got back. Thank you for capturing our first family trip to Maui. These photos will look wonderful for our annual holiday card. He was able to pose our family and kids, which is always needed when we have family photoshoots because amidst the chaos of wrangling toddlers, we don't have the capacity to try to figure out what poses to do. We so appreciated that he already had all the poses in mind and different combinations to do. The turnaround time to get the edited photos back was so quick, 48 hours! And we received so many photos. Great value!

Rafael was incredible from start to finish! His communication was excellent from the very…read morebeginning, and he sent thoughtful reminders to make sure we didn't forget anything. He made us feel so comfortable, paid attention to every detail, and was so patient and kind with our kids. I still can't believe how many beautiful moments he captured. Every photo feels so genuine and tells a story. If you're visiting Maui and looking for a family photographer, I 1000000% recommend Rafael. You won't regret it!

Do yourself a favor and BOOK THE SHOOT! I can't say enough…read moregreat things about this team. From the initial point of contact to the final edits, their communication through the whole process has been top tier. We booked a family of 4 sunset photos, we had so much fun during the shoot. I was not expecting to have this many great options to choose from. Worth every dime ! Special shout out to Madison, she was on top of everything, very patient and easy to work with.

Wonderful sunset photo shoot with my family. Would highly recommend! Was easy to schedule and pay…read more My wife and I both said how well prepared and organized John was during the shoot. Plan on booking again next time we're in Maui

I have these wonderful photos, I'm so thankful! Erika and Lubomir were absolutely wonderful, true…read moreprofessionals and made the day so much better.Their prices were very reasonable and fit in our budget.The edited photos are beautiful, came out even better than we could of hoped. If you want someone who is creative, can capture every details from different angles, and obviously has a true passion for work, please call Erika for your wedding. I cannot recommend Affordable Photography, Maui Weddings highly enough! I would choose them as my photographers again!

Tad was a joy to work with! Very professional from the first email and responsive through many…read moremodalities including calls, texts, and emails which made it easy to update him on day-of timeline changes and photo shot list. He made us and our families/friends feel so comfortable on our wedding day, showed up early to ensure he was ready before start time, and helped organize everyone for the most amazing posed photos but also perfectly captured multiple candids that really showcased the emotion and vibes of the day. Cannot gush enough about his professionalism, expertise, and flexibility on the day. He worked seamlessly with our videographer and captured everything and everyone perfectly in both color and black and white (including our dog) and we cannot wait to share the photos with all of our loved ones.

We are so happy we decided to work with Tad Craig for our engagement photos in Maui. He was so…read moreknowledgeable, kind and easy to work with. We've seen some teaser pictures and they look INCREDIBLE. Very high quality work and such a dynamic portfolio of shots he was able to capture! We hope to work with him again. Thank you!

We had such a wonderful experience with Nitasha for our newborn photoshoot! From the moment we…read morearrived, she was so patient and understanding. I needed to feed and calm our baby before we could get started, and I never felt rushed or stressed. She had everything beautifully prepared and ready to go, which made the whole session feel so smooth and relaxed. She was incredibly calm, gentle, and patient with our not-even-one-week-old baby, which really put us at ease. We got to just sit back and enjoy the process. Before the shoot, she also took the time to ask about the colors and overall vibe we wanted, making the experience feel very personal. We absolutely love how our photos turned out and would highly recommend Nitasha to anyone looking for a newborn photographer!

When I first spoke with Nitasha, she was extremely helpful, friendly, and professional. She…read moreunderstood that our vacation was coming to an end and went above and beyond to get us scheduled as quickly as possible. She was very attentive, took the time to answer our questions, and made the entire process smooth and comfortable. We truly appreciated her excellent customer service.